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The wrap on Tom Telesco is he's anti-free agency. That, he appears set to prove, may not be entirely accurate.

On Tuesday at 1 p.m., the free agency period will begin, and after watching the likes of Bill Polian and Ryan Grigson, the new Chargers general manager will have his turn to direct a show. The build-up has been subtle, and few fireworks are expected.

But Chargers Park this week won't be without incident.

That is despite a perception Telesco isn't one to seize the free agency period. The thought gained life at his opening press conference when he vowed to oversee a “draft-driven organization,” calling that his philosophy's “main focus.”

Telesco recently clarified.

“I'm not against free agency at all,” he said. “I know when I said we're draft driven, everyone's like, 'Well, he won't do any free agency.' That's not true. We're going to pick and choose. Scouting is scouting, whether it's college players or pro players.

“But you've got to be careful, and the big thing is, can you fit them under your cap structure? We don't have a whole lot of space this year.”

The Chargers had about $7 million before the recent release of safety Atari Bigby cleared $1.5 million. They can add another $5 million by parting with the contract of nose tackle Antonio Garay, among other cap-saving avenues.

If there is an early theme to how Telesco runs free agency, it's to create options.

Former Chiefs tackle Eric Winston visited the team complex this weekend, a source said Monday evening. If signed, he'd likely replace Jeromey Clary on the right side. If no right tackle is signed, Telesco said he sees plenty of positive qualities in Clary that make him worth keeping despite the $5.7 million cap number.

The team is working to re-sign Louis Vasquez. Other free agents have been contacted and are waiting if they cannot.

At cornerback, Derek Cox is part of a veteran cluster the team will further pursue once free agency begins, a league source said. Cox spent the first four years of his career in Jacksonville, where his 12 interceptions in that span led the team.

The two next closest Jaguars to Cox tied with five picks.

San Diego's group includes the Colts' Jerraud Powers, a source said. The Chargers are not expected to make a push to sign one of the higher-priced cornerbacks in the market, such as the Dolphins' Sean Smith. Antoine Cason is similarly expected to command more money in free agency than the Chargers are looking to invest at the position.

On the defensive line, the Chargers have interest in re-signing nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin while negotiations have been engaged with end Vaughn Martin, league sources said.

Kicker Nick Novak is expected to sign a four-year contract as early as Tuesday.

There have been preliminary discussions with running backs. Ex-Cardinal LaRod Stephens-Howling, as of late Monday afternoon, is not one of them, but at least one has been spoken to who would similarly fit the mold of a complimentary option to Ryan Mathews.

Curtis Brinkley, a restricted free agent, is not expected to be tendered Tuesday, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Telesco isn't wary of signing a veteran.

Only careful.

“All the spots where we need a guy, we're going to look,” Telesco said. “But we're not going to go out and try to fill every need through a free agent either. It could be someone who gets released. It could be competition through the draft. ... Our philosophy here is it's not who spends the most money. It's who spends the most wisely. We're going to try to spend our money wisely."